Home Products Tailgate Ideas! Recipes Insider Tips Spices 101 FAQ Email Sign-Up Contact Us
Durkee Spices 101
Spice History, Region of Origin & Special Uses

Return to the Main Spices 101 Page
  Food Color, Red
  General Description
Red Food Color is a necessity for occasions when extra eye appeal is needed. It adds no flavor.

Storage Tips
Store in cool, dark, dry places.

A Few Ideas To Get You Started
Carefully add a small amount from a measuring spoon until desired shade is obtained. For rosy-red frosting, add 1/8 teaspoon to 1 cup prepared frosting. For colored eggs, combine 1/4 teaspoon with 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar and 2/3 cup boiling water; dip eggs. Use with Cherry Extract when a characteristic reddish color is desired. For festive red Spritz Cookies, add 1/8 teaspoon to basic cookie dough.